After decades, and controversy, the Vatican has authorized public worship at a shrine in Bosnia, where a once tranquil village has become a major pilgrimage site.
Tag: Cardinals (Roman Catholic Prelates)
Vatican Excommunicates Its Former Ambassador to the U.S.
Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, who was informed of his excommunication on Friday, has long been a vocal critic of Pope Francis.
Pope Raises Concerns About Church in Nicaragua
Speaking at his traditional New Year’s Day message, Francis highlighted the arrests and expulsion of clergy.
Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples
A church official said the blessings amounted to “a real development” that nevertheless did not amend “the traditional doctrine of the church about marriage.”
Vatican Sentences Cardinal Giovanni Angelo Becciu to Over 5 Years for Fraud
The case raised questions about financial mismanagement at the highest levels of the church, and about Pope Francis’ power.
Pope’s Critics Feel the Sting After His Patience Runs Out
Vatican observers see a leader more willing to crack down on those seeking to derail his agenda for the Roman Catholic Church.
Vatican Deems Bigger Role for Women ‘Urgent’ but Punts on Major Issues
Progressives who once hoped that the synod would create momentum for things like reaching out to L.G.B.T.Q.+ Catholics said the meeting had failed to move the institution.
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.
Women Will Vote at a Vatican Meeting for the First Time
Some women participating in a conference on sensitive church issues said they feel heartened by the discussions taking place, though change may remain slow.
Vatican Conference Draws All Stripes to Rome, Welcome or Not
A major meeting to discuss sensitive issues in the Catholic Church is being held with the utmost secrecy and discretion. Outside, it’s a different story.